# Leadership Lessons I Learned the Hard Way as an Autistic Boss with ADHD

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Podcast: [The AuDHD Boss: Neurodiversity at Work with Brett Whitmarsh](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-audhd-boss-neurodiversity-at-work-with-brett-whitmarsh-7118611)
Published: 2025-07-20T17:05:01+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, I get real about the biggest mistakes I’ve made as a leader—and how being diagnosed with autism and ADHD gave me a new lens on all of them. From reacting too quickly to letting my ADHD hijack team priorities, I share hard-earned lessons that every manager—especially those who are neurodivergent—needs to hear. If you’re in a leadership role and navigating your own neurodivergent traits, this one’s for you. 🎥 Watch the full video version on YouTube 📩 Sign up for my newsletter: https://brettwhitmarsh.substack.com 🌐 More tips at https://audhdboss.com

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